TL;DR: AMC Academic is the best fit for most AMC Part 1 candidates: its coverage, topics and question style are scoped to the AMC MCQ blueprint, and every plan includes English exam prep through a full IELTS Academic course.
vs eMedici: eMedici covers clinical medicine broadly; AMC Academic is scoped to the AMC MCQ, so your study hours go where the marks are.
vs MplusX: three months of AMC Academic costs US$87 against US$420, and it writes its own questions instead of using recalls.
vs Amedex: AMC Academic has 2,800+ questions against 1,515, plus full-length mocks, for US$87 against US$270 over three months.
Independent verdict: AMC Recalls' October 2026 review named AMC Academic the best AMC question bank in 2026.
In this guide: AMC Academic vs eMedici · AMC Academic vs MplusX · AMC Academic vs Amedex · Prices · FAQ
At a glance
| AMC Academic | eMedici | MplusX | Amedex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built for | IMGs sitting AMC Part 1, plus their English exam | Clinical-year students, junior doctors and AMC candidates | IMGs sitting the AMC exams | AMC MCQ candidates |
| Questions | 2,800+, scoped to the AMC Part 1 blueprint | 5,000+ | Not published | 1,515 in 21 categories |
| Mocks | 3 high-yield and 7 month-specific, timed and forward-only | Mock exams included | One 150-question trial exam, one attempt | Build your own, up to 150 questions |
English exam prep | Full IELTS Academic course | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Free to try | 20 questions and 50 worked cases, no account | 5-day trial, up to 100 questions | 1-week trial with demo packages | Demo package for 30 days |
Competitor details are as listed on each provider's own site in October 2026.
How AMC Academic is built around the AMC MCQ
AMC Academic is scoped to the AMC Part 1 blueprint in three ways:
Coverage: the six patient groups in exam proportions. Adult medicine carries 30% of the AMC MCQ and adult surgery 20%; women's health, child health, mental health, and population health and ethics carry 12.5% each (AMC CAT MCQ format explained).
Topics: questions are written to the blueprint and to what the AMC exam has actually been asking across 2025 and 2026.
Question style: single-best-answer clinical vignettes with five options, as in the real exam, with every option explained against current Australian guidelines.
Its mocks follow the real timing and navigation rules: 150 questions in 3.5 hours, forward-only and scored by patient group, including month-specific mocks built around the topics candidates report from recent sittings. Practice leans towards the topics you get wrong, and Astra, our AI study companion, reads your record and explains what didn't land (how Astra works). That's why we recommend AMC Academic as your main AMC Part 1 question bank.
AMC Academic vs eMedici
TL;DR: eMedici covers clinical medicine broadly at graduating-doctor level. AMC Academic is scoped to the AMC MCQ blueprint and includes English exam prep, which makes it the more focused choice for AMC Part 1.
eMedici's Clinical Medicine is built for a broad audience: clinical-year students, junior doctors and AMC candidates. Its 5,000+ MCQs cover clinical medicine widely, and AMC Recalls notes the content isn't weighted to the AMC blueprint. On a 12-week timeline, that breadth is a lot to get through, while AMC Academic puts your study hours where the marks are. eMedici doesn't list English exam prep.
AMC Academic vs MplusX
TL;DR: Three months of AMC Academic costs US$87 against US$420 for MplusX, and includes English exam prep. MplusX bundles a past recalls package; AMC Academic writes its own questions instead.
MplusX includes the same packages in every plan: study notes, two high-yield MCQ packages, a past recalls package, category-wise questions and one 150-question trial exam you can attempt once. It doesn't publish its question count.
AMC Academic vs Amedex
TL;DR: Neither uses recalled questions, but AMC Academic has more questions (2,800+ against 1,515), full-length mocks including month-specific ones, and English exam prep, for US$87 against US$270 over three months.
Amedex focuses on the AMC MCQ too. Its 1,515 MCQs sit in 21 categories, each question opens into a wider discussion of the condition, and you build your own exams of up to 150 questions.
Price: AMC Academic vs MplusX vs Amedex
| Plan length | AMC Academic | MplusX | Amedex |
|---|---|---|---|
| About 1 month | US$39 | US$180 | US$126 (30 days) |
| About 3 months | US$87 | US$420 | US$270 (90 days) |
| About 6 months | US$114 | US$620 | US$360 (180 days) |
Prices are as listed on each provider's own site in October 2026. Amedex shows its prices as discounts on higher list prices. Every AMC Academic plan runs for a fixed term with no auto-renewal and has a 7-day money-back guarantee; MplusX and Amedex both state a no-refund policy.
How each one handles recalls
Recalls are questions candidates reconstruct from memory after an AMC MCQ sitting, because the AMC doesn't release past papers (AMC recalls and past papers).
MplusX includes a past recalls package that rebuilds recalled fragments into full questions with answers and explanations.
Amedex says in its FAQ that its questions aren't recalls.
AMC Academic writes its own questions to the blueprint, around the topics candidates report from recent sittings. It doesn't use or reproduce recalled exam questions.
Which should you choose?
Choose AMC Academic if:
you want practice scoped to the AMC MCQ's blueprint, topics and question style
your AMC exam is three to six months away and you're studying around work
you still need your English exam and don't want to pay for a second course
The others may suit you if:
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eMedici: you want broad clinical medicine beyond the AMC Part 1 blueprint
MplusX: you want recall-based material inside your subscription
Amedex: you like working through each topic in depth from a question
Whichever you choose, finish one bank properly rather than half-finishing two. The AMC's own 210 practice questions also come free with your MCQ authorisation.
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Common questions
Which is the best AMC question bank in 2026?
AMC Recalls' independent October 2026 review named AMC Academic the best AMC question bank in 2026, pointing to its blueprint weighting and month-specific mocks.
Is AMC Academic good for AMC Part 1?
Yes. Its coverage, topics and question style are scoped to the AMC Part 1 blueprint, every option is explained against current Australian guidelines, and its mocks follow the real AMC CAT MCQ format.
Is AMC Academic cheaper than MplusX?
Yes, at every plan length both offer. Three months costs US$87 with AMC Academic and US$420 with MplusX.
Is AMC Academic cheaper than Amedex?
Yes. One month costs US$39 against US$126 for Amedex's 30 days, and three months costs US$87 against US$270 for its 90 days.
Does AMC Academic have more questions than Amedex?
Yes. AMC Academic has 2,800+ AMC Part 1 questions; Amedex lists 1,515 on its package pages.
Does AMC Academic use recalls like MplusX?
No. MplusX includes a past recalls package. AMC Academic writes its own questions around the topics candidates report and doesn't use or reproduce recalled exam questions.
Does AMC Academic include IELTS preparation?
Yes. Every plan includes the full IELTS Academic course, with writing and speaking scored against the band descriptors, so you don't need a second subscription for your English exam.
Can I try AMC Academic for free?
Yes. Try 20 AMC Part 1 questions and 50 worked cases with no account or card. Paid plans have a 7-day money-back guarantee and end without auto-renewal.
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Sources: AMC Academic pricing · AMC Academic features · eMedici Clinical Medicine · MplusX · Amedex · AMC MCQ Specifications · AMC Recalls review